Thu.Jan 19, 2023

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Payoneer tees up Webster Bank exec for CFO

Payments Dive

Webster Bank alum Bea Ordonez will take the payments company’s finance reins in March after current CFO Michael Levine steps away from the role.

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This week’s podcast episode: How the U.S. Supreme Court will decide the threat to the CFPB’s funding and structure: Part I, with Adam J. White, a renowned expert on Separation of Powers and the Appropriations Clause and a close follower of the Supreme Court

CFPB Monitor

The eyes of the consumer finance world are now on the Supreme Court as it decides whether to grant the CFPB’s certiorari petition in Consumer Financial Services Association Ltd. v. CFPB. In the decision, a Fifth Circuit panel held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S.

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Splitit targets tech assets for acquisition

Payments Dive

Splitit isn’t interested in being acquired, but the BNPL provider believes there may be assets ripe for the picking amid consolidation.

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Brexit exodus helps drive record number in EU banks paid €1m-plus

TheGuardian

Data shows UK banks losing well-paid staff, as Italy, France and Spain make up 70% of rise in EU top earners A record 1,957 bankers across Europe earned more than €1m (£878,000) last year, according to data that shows the scale at which some of the best-paid jobs in Britain have moved from London to the EU since Brexit. The European Banking Authority disclosed on Thursday that the number of bankers earning €1m or more a year had increased by more than 40%, from 1,383 in 2020 to 1,957 in 2021.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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Billtrust plots growth in B2B

Payments Dive

Although many companies are pulling back spending amid the darker economic climate, new CEO Sunil Rajasekar said the B2B payments firm is not.

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Animal spirits and environmental, social and governance asset prices: does market sentiment drive stock returns?

BankUnderground

Gerardo Martinez In 1936, John Maynard Keynes coined the famous term ‘Animal Spirits’ to illustrate how people take decisions based on urges, overlooking the benefits and drawbacks of their actions. To what extent are prices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assets driven by the sentiment of market participants, as opposed to economic fundamentals?

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VA Eliminates HUD/VA Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan Application

CFPB Monitor

In Circular 26-23-03 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the elimination of the HUD/VA Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan Application (VA Form 26-1802a), as well as the Federal Collection Policy Notice (VA Form 26-0503). The VA advises in the Circular that it has consolidated those forms into VA Form 26-1820 , which is used by lenders to report a loan to VA for guaranty upon closing.

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National Australia Bank to launch the AUDN stablecoin

The Paypers

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has become the second Australian bank to create a stablecoin by launching AUDN on the Ethereum and Algorand blockchain.

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Analyzing Block’s growth strategy: How the fintech giant formerly known as Square is evolving beyond payments

CB Insights

Square provides commerce solutions and business software for millions of brands and small businesses. In December 2021, Square changed its corporate name to Block , separating the corporate entity from its subsidiary businesses that it calls its “building blocks.” Those include Square, Cash App , Spiral , Tidal , and TBD. Over the last 2 years, Block’s expansion activity through acquisitions, investments, and partnerships point to 2 clear goals for the evolution of the company

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Fifth Third prioritizes digitization in Q4

BankInovation

Fifth Third Bank saw higher technology-related expenses during the fourth quarter as it continued to invest in “platform modernization,” including the launch of its new cloud-based mobile app, Chief Financial Officer Jamie Leonard said during today’s earnings call.

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Popular Foundation supports Bottomless Closet, an NYC non-profit

PopularBank

A New York City organization that empowers women to succeed professionally Established in 1999, Bottomless Closet is one of the organizations that Popular Foundation supports through employee contribution-based grants. The organization’s goal is to support women as they enter or return to the workforce. Since its founding, Bottomless Closet has helped nearly 50,000 NYC women.

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Capital One cuts more than 1,100 tech jobs

BankInovation

Capital One Financial Corp. eliminated hundreds of technology positions this week, the result of the credit-card giant spending years investing in systems meant to improve its efficiency. More than 1,100 workers were affected, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter.

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Risk and Lending Predictions 2023: Hyper-Personalisation and More

FICO

Home Blog FICO Risk and Lending Predictions 2023: Hyper-Personalisation and More Hyper-personalizing customer treatments, understanding borrowers' financial resilience and scenario simulation and testing will all be priorities for financial services FICO Admin Thu, 12/19/2019 - 16:29 by Doug Craddock Senior Principal Consultant expand_less Back To Top Thu, 01/19/2023 - 12:15 During the past two years the industry has seen a series of once-in-a-generation events take place with the global pandemi

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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JPMorgan, IFC lead $27M investment for Colombian fintech

BankInovation

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and International Finance Corp. are leading a $27 million round of investment in KLYM, a data-driven fintech that focuses on providing working capital to small and midsize companies in Latin America.

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Signifyd launches State of Fraud 2023 Report

The Paypers

US-based fraud prevention company, Signifyd , has recently announced the launch of its State of Fraud 2023 report in which is tackles the most important fraud trends to look after this year.

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Truist invests in innovation, talent in Q4

BankInovation

Truist Financial increased its non-interest expenses in the fourth quarter of 2022 as minimum wage increased and the bank invested in technology, acquisitions, revenue-generating business and call center staff. The $548 billion bank’s adjusted non-interest expenses grew 8% year over year to $3.4 billion, according to its Q4 earnings presentation.

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CBI, Finastra research shows SMEs face barriers to international trade

The Paypers

Research from the CBI and Finastra has showed that there is a gap between the ambition of firms to trade internationally and the reality of doing so.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Could credit card late fees drop to $10? CFPB looks to rein in late fees

American Banker

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Crowdfunding platform Invesdor receives ECSP license from FMA

The Paypers

Austria-based crowdfunding platform Invesdor has announced becoming the first platform in the DACH region to receive the European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) licence.

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Bailout or business as usual? Home Loan bank advances to crypto banks spark debate

American Banker

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Marqeta to launch new Web Push Provisioning product

The Paypers

US-based modern card issuing platform, Marqeta , has announced the launch of a new web push provisioning product that sets to expand the company’s payment card tokenization capabilities.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.

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Discover's credit card charge-offs overshadow strong loan growth

American Banker

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livi bank launches QR payment option

The Paypers

Hong-Kong-based lifestyle-driven virtual bank livi bank has launched livi QR Payment, an UnionPay option that enables customers to pay at over 29 million merchants in mainland China.

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Wall Street kept hiring throughout 2022 despite expense woes

American Banker

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Vauban to offer a global VC platform through Currencycloud

The Paypers

UK-based cross-border payments platform Currencycloud has team up with capital platform Vauban to make latter’s VC platform more accessible to global investors.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.